Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., United States; address 2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 20008, Washington; phone +2029397000. Head of mission: Mr. Vinay…
Head of mission: Mr. Vinay Kwatra, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Somnath Ghosh, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. D. C. Manjunath, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United States of America, 11 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Prakash Gupta, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 1 Dec 2024)
India offers a rich blend of cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and modern amenities, making it an appealing destination for many American travelers. With 33.5 million Americans traveling abroad each year, a significant number are likely to be drawn to India's historic landmarks and diverse ecosystems.
India can be considered relatively safe for tourists from the United States. According to the Global Peace Index, India ranks 114th out of 160 countries, which is better than the United States at 130th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in India is lower than that in the United States, with India at 2.9 per 100,000 people compared to 6.8 in the U.S. For female murders, the rates are also lower in India (2.5) compared to the U.S. (2.9). Looking at organized crime, India's indices are generally better than those of the U.S. in several categories, such as mafia groups (India: 3.5 vs. U.S.: 5.0) and foreign crime (India: 3.5 vs. U.S.: 5.5). However, India does have higher indices for human trafficking (7.0) and fauna crime (8.0) compared to the U.S. Overall, while there are challenges, tourists can enjoy a relatively safe experience in India, especially when compared to the crime rates in the United States.